July 2022 blog post - First United Methodist Church Preschool Get to know more providers in Santa Monica through the Early Childhood Education blog series:Īpril 2023 blog post - Early Childhood Directionsįeb 2023 blog post - Kidz Korner Children's Centerĭec 2022 blog post - Stepping Stone Child Care & PreschoolĪug 2022 blog post - Beach Moms Child Development Center Families too need the camaraderie in a supportive school community." Children benefit from being “in community” with others to develop attention to themselves and to those with whom they share the planet. This model comes from the basic tenet of our school, which is that a diverse range of children learn best together, not in separate programs based on their parents’ income. One third of our families pay nothing, a third receive a partial scholarship, and a third pay full tuition. "We have a scholarship program based on family size and income. Robin Maniscoff | Director of Beth Shir Shalom Early Childhood Center Their first interactions with peers (and without their parents) are here." We want to expand their world because, especially in light of the pandemic, children are not necessarily interacting with other children outside of school. We want them to look forward to being at our program, and we want them to know that if they’re sad, someone is here to help, and when they are happy there is someone to share their joy. We’re teaching children that they’re not the only one in the room, that there are others to be contended with also, how to be patient, wait, and care for others. "We want them to stand up for themselves and have the skills to navigate kindergarten. Kathy Yanez | Director of Nuestra Casita Nursery These years are important because if we don’t prepare them well, they won’t have the skills they need to be successful in elementary school and the big world to come." We prepare children to communicate their needs and do things on their own. "Aside from teaching them numbers and letters, we want children to know how to say things like 'I don’t like that you’re pushing my body,' or 'I don’t want to play that game - it's too rough'. Read on to hear from local professionals on how and why they do this important work. Access to high-quality early education advances equity and is essential for thriving families and communities. The first years of life are the best time to ensure a strong future for all Santa Monica children.
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